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	30-08-2007 Issue #8

A letter from Mark Register

As more companies begin to harness their growing volumes of information, it becomes difficult for them to measure the value of their data and mitigate the risks around data loss. With today's increasing compliance requirements, businesses need better ways to manage and maintain archives of historical business data and improve the ways they create and manage test environments.

Toward that end, IBM recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Princeton Softech, Inc., a database archiving and test data management vendor based in Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton Softech's solution provides fine-grained control over which data is archived by applying user defined business rules to ensure decision makers can access the right data at the right time while minimizing operational costs. Their heterogeneous test data subsetting and privacy controls will also help mitigate risks for clients who increasingly use real data in test environments.

Learn more about IBM's new additions to IBM’s Leveraging Information and Enterprise Data Governance offerings as well as how to maximize the value of your existing investments by joining me and thousands of attendees at the second annual IBM Information On Demand 2007 global conference set for October 14-19th, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Don't miss this event!

Mark Register
Vice President, Marketing Information Management
& Leveraging Information Program Executive

Leveraging Information with Information On Demand
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		The Challenge and Benefits of Content Classification Classification automatically catalogues your information so that it can be found easily and logically. IBM Classification Module powers taxonomy management solutions that accelerate time-to-value from your investment in ECM. It can classify new information as it is brought in, or it can sort through content that is already under management. It knocks down barriers to wider ECM adoption by more effectively automating taxonomy assignment through understanding the content and making it more accessible through increasingly accurate cataloging of information. This white paper outlines the business problems and classification challenges facing many companies, and proposes an ECM solution. Read the white paper...

		IBM Announces New Pricing of WebSphere DataStage MVS Edition On July 13, 2007, IBM announced a price decrease for selected part numbers of IBM WebSphere DataStage MVS Edition. WebSphere DataStage MVS will now have a new list price of $315,000 per server (List License + 12 months maintenance). The new pricing aligns more closely with the usage patterns of the WebSphere DataStage MVS customers while bringing the price in line with its distributed and zOS counterparts. Learn more...

		Information Management Training from IBM IBM Training has many offerings to help you build your Information Management skills. Check out some of the latest courses through the descriptions below: DB2 9 for LUW Advanced Database Recovery * 4 Days Gain a deeper understanding plus practical experience with the advanced recovery features of DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows database environments with single and multiple partition databases. DB2 9 z/OS Transition Skills Workshop * 3 Days Learn about the new features and enhancements of DB2 9 for z/OS, including the technical detail of the functional enhancements of this significant new version of DB2 for z/OS. Practice several of the new functions by performing hands-on machine exercises. IBM DB2 CommonStore V8.3 for Lotus Domino * 2 Days Explore the training for the installation and configuration of IBM DB2 CommonStore for Lotus Domino. Data Quality Assessment v8 * 4 Days Learn how to use a consistent method to conduct data profiling, assessment and analysis to evaluate the data condition for a data integration initiative. Visit our Learning eCatalog...

		Information Management Instructor-Led Online Learning 8 New Courses available! DB2 9 for LUW Advanced Database Administration for Experts (3L460) - Learn how to take advantage of the advanced technical functions and features of DB2 LUW with this new Instructor-Led Online course. Combine the focused attention and interactive nature of a classroom course with the cost-savings and convenience of an online course with ILO. DB2 Family Fundamentals (3E030) - Master the basics with this innovative new Instructor-Led Online course. Learn how to work with DB2 from world-class instructors in the comfort of your home or office. DB2 SQL Workshop (3E120) - Get an introduction to SQL from the experts with this new Instructor-Led online workshop. Enjoy the benefits of live instruction and the flexibility of an online course. Using Rational Data Architect (3E190) - Gain basic knowledge and skill using Rational Data Architect with this innovative ILO course. Learn Rational Data Architect with several machine exercises guided by world-class instructors from the convenience of your home or office. DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Transition (3L300) - Transition to DB2 9 without the inconvenience of travel and the cost of a classroom course with this new ILO course. Get in-depth technical information about the new functions and features of DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows since V8.2. DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, Windows DBA Certification Crammer (3L512) - Get fully prepared for certification exam 731 with this exciting new ILO course! Benefit from the interactively of a classroom course combined with the convenience of an online course. Query XML data with DB2 9 (3L120) - Distinguish yourself by learning non-traditional ways to use DB2 to work with Extensible Markup Language (XML) data with ILO – an innovative new learning option from IBM. DB2 9 Database Administration Workshop for Linux (3L200), UNIX (3L210), and Windows (3L230) - Learn how to perform DB2 9 database administration tasks from world-class experts with these new Instructor-Led online courses. Combine the benefits of being in a classroom with the cost-savings of an online course with ILO. Find out more...

		NEW!System Admin Cert exam 918 for IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11 prep Part 4: Performance tuning Tune IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) and its different subsystems for optimum performance. After a brief overview, follow along with examples on how to look at the database server and its subsystems. The fourth in a series of eight tutorials, use this tutorial to help prepare for the IDS 11 exam 918. Find out more...

		Precision Payment Plan for the IBM Education Pack – online account The IBM Education Pack – online account makes it easy for you to save big on IBM Training. In addition, our “precision payment plan” adds flexible account levels to this savings plan option. You no longer need to purchase a prepackaged offering. Instead, buy the IBM Education Pack - Online account in $100 increments with a minimum purchase of $1,000. A wide variety of training options are covered from public classes, onsite, technical conferences, instructor mentoring, and e-learning. Get details...

		IBM SOA Launch Customer Webcast - New IBM SOA Announcements Mark your calendar today! IBM SOA Launch Customer Webcast - New IBM SOA Announcements October 9, 2007, 11 am - 12:15 pm EDT The Webcast features: Robert LeBlanc, General Manager, Global Consulting Services and SOA Tom Rosamilia, General Manager, WebSphere Sandy Carter, Vice President, SOA and WebSphere Marketing, Strategy, and Channels In this external Webcast, Robert, Tom, Sandy and a featured IBM customer will show how the IBM SOA Fall Launch announcements promise to change the game and how other customers can participate and make significant improvements in business and IT alignment, business flexibility and responsiveness -- and the bottom line. For more information on SOA...

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